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Back pain:
The pain that you describe is typical of an inflamed rib head as it inserts into the spine. Anti-inflammatory medications, stretching and massage can help. Apply ice at night and moist warm heat in the morning. Chiropractors are helpful with this problem. Injection of the rib head with a cortisone shot is another treatment option. If the pain persists then a thoracic MRI scan is warranted.
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Broad differential:
The differential is long and includes kidney stones, diverticulitis, and lumbar spine disease amongst others. Please visit your primary care doctor to sort out the issues and get your husband the appropriate treatment. Good luck and well wishes to your husband.
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Upper back pain:
Pain in that region, if it's not from a recent strain or injury, is often due to nerve impingement from a bulging intervertebral disc or an arthritic spur pressing on a nerve root exiting from a vertebra. If shingles is the cause, a rash appears after several days. If symptoms persist, consult your physician or a neurologist. Appropriate imaging studies, xray or mri, will be ordered.
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These:
These symptoms could be a sign of a urinary tract or kidney infection. Appendicitis is also a concern but less likely. Regardless, he needs to be evaluated by his pediatrician right away. A simple urine test will be the first step, followed by an additional diagnostic testing that the doctor feels is necessary.Good luck.
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Nerve pain:
The rib cage discomfort may be due to pressure on a nerve caused by a spur or disc in the midback spine. A deep breath can also pinch the intercostal nerve which runs between ribs. I recommend an evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon who will order the appropriate images.
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You sound sick.:
This all could represent a sinus infection, but the unilaterality and midback pain are curious elements. You really should have a good local examination by a physician today to know for sure what's going on.
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Depends:
Can you think of any trauma to the area, like leaning against a hard chair or bra strap, or a fall? Do you have any fever? Has it been there more than a week or so? Is it worsening? Do you have any shooting pain or weakness? The answer to these questions will help decide what the next step in diagnosis should be, or if it is ok to just wait and see if it resolves.
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See a DOC:
During pregnancy as uterus grows, it puts pressure on other pelvic organs especially ureter & you may experience some lower back and flank pain which is normal. But you should always rule out complications of early pregnancy (ectopic, molar, miscarriage, abortion), PID, UTI, Cystitis, pyelonephritis or kidney stone. See PCP for urine test & US of uterus & kidney.
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Upper back pain:
This is radicular pain from an irritated nerve root exiting from the thoracic 7/8 region. Inflammation of the rib head as it attaches to the spine is common. Other causes include muscle/tendon strain or a pinched nerve from a herniated disc. Anti-inflammatory medications, massage, and ice packs may relieve the pain. If the symptoms persist, then see your medical doctor.
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Don't be afraid.:
Pain after meals can be frightening, but having your gall bladder removed eliminates that as a cause of your pain. I would recommend seeing a gastroenterologist for an upper endoscopy and evaluation for reflux/ulcer disease. In the mean time you should take a daily over the counter acid reducer such as Pepcid, Nexium (esomeprazole) or Prilosec.
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Not Mono/Get Checked:
You have a back pain in mid back and lower back when you run. To find what is causing it, you will need a thorogh history &physical exam and if indicated xrays or other imaging.It may be muscular pain, or pain in the spine due to some abnormality. You are only 16 years old and ask your parents to take you to your pediatrician to have it checked. It is not likely to be from mono.
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Unlikely unless this:
Presentation is due to an aortic aneurysm which can present as back pain with the feet feeling cold due to poor blood supply to the area. If the symptoms are progressing or significant see your physician for evaluation.
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LBP worse with resp:
And deep breathing mgiht be from your rib cage rather than your back. Are you getting pain int he chest - which is pkeurisy or in yoru back? It also could be your kindeys which move on respiration. Nnumbess in the leg and foot can be a nerve problem or a back problem. You need to see a doc to sort these out with an examination.
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Review with your GYN:
These symptoms should be reviewed with the GYN who completed your surgery. This is always a possibility that this could be related to the surgery. If he/she isn't available. You should at least review this with your primary care doctor.
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Don't self medicate:
Taking the wrong antibiotic, or for shorter than a full course, can prove to be ineffective. And if medication is old it may have lost potency. If physician said you are OK, but you don't feel right, call him/her again, or seek a second opinion. Taking wrong Meds is at best ineffective, at worst dangerous. And throw out any Meds over a year old.
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